1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 808 kg more than 1969 Triumph Herald.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Corvette | Herald |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 83 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2320 mm |