1977 Toyota Corolla vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 130 kg more than 1960 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 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Toyota Corolla | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corolla | Herald |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2320 mm |