1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1961 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Grand Safari | Herald |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2320 mm |
