1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1980 Holden Kingswood is newer by 21 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 608 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Kingswood | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Holden | Triumph |
Model | Kingswood | Herald |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 83 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2330 mm |