2005 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 888 kg more than 1960 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, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (312 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Bonneville | Herald |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1648 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |
