2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 965 kg more than 1962 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, 2004 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
| Model | CTS | Herald |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |
