1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1959 Triumph Herald

To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 16 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 3,522 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 643 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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (272 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.

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