1982 Toyota Celica vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 385 kg more than 1969 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Celica | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Celica | Herald |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |
