1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1970 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Commodore | 1970 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Commodore | Herald |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 29 L |
