1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1959 Triumph Herald is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 58 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.
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, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Giulietta | Herald |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 29 L |
