1982 Buick LeSabre vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1982 Buick LeSabre is newer by 23 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 830 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, 1982 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1982 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick LeSabre | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | LeSabre | Herald |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2320 mm |
