2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 40 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1069 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, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Rendezvous | Herald |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |
