1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1274 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Triumph Herald is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Triumph Herald. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1963 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1963 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Triumph |
Model | Toronado | Herald |
Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 69.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 29 L |