1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1130 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
| Model | Seville | Herald |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 29 L |
