1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 17 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1155 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Triumph |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Herald |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2320 mm |
