1980 Toyota Century vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1980 Toyota Century 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 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 1045 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, 1980 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Century | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Century | Herald |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3375 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2320 mm |
