1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1960 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Triumph |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Herald |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2320 mm |
