1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Corvette | Herald |
Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 83 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |