1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1963 Triumph Herald is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1963 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | 1900 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2330 mm |
