1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1961 Triumph Herald is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph Herald (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1961 Triumph Herald.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |
