1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1959 Triumph Herald is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 545 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, 1944 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 15 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | 15 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2320 mm |
