1981 Buick Estate vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 22 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), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 1120 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Estate | Herald |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2320 mm |
