2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 850 kg more than 1959 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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 621 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Blackhawk | Herald |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |
