1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 975 kg more than 1962 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Triumph |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Herald |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2320 mm |
