1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 504 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (231 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1959 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1959 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Holden | Triumph |
Model | Commodore | Herald |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 83 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2330 mm |