1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 935 kg more than 1962 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Impala | Herald |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |
