1954 Morris Minor vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1962 Triumph Herald is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,146 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Triumph Herald (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Minor weights approximately 45 kg more than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Triumph Herald (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Morris Minor | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Morris | Triumph |
Model | Minor | Herald |
Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 801 cc | 1146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2320 mm |