1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1970 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 980 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1970 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Park Avenue | Herald |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |
