1974 Toyota Corolla vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Toyota Corolla | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corolla | Herald |
Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1165 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 29 L |