1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 82 kg more than 1969 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corolla | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Corolla | Herald |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 862 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |
