1977 Honda Accord vs. 1963 Triumph Herald

To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 49 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1963 Triumph Herald is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Triumph Herald. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Honda Accord 1963 Triumph Herald
Make Honda Triumph
Model Accord Herald
Year Released 1977 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 1147 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 80 HP 50 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 126 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 841 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2330 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 29 L


 

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