1973 Toyota Corona vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 370 kg more than 1961 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Toyota Corona | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corona | Herald |
Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |