1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 34 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 842 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.
Because 1961 Triumph Herald is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Triumph Herald. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Buick | Triumph |
Model | Park Avenue | Herald |
Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |