1977 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 18 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 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1060 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, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1959 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1959 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler Cordoba | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Chrysler | Triumph |
Model | Cordoba | Herald |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5199 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2330 mm |