1955 Morris Minor vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1961 Triumph Herald is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 22 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Triumph Herald (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Morris | Triumph |
| Model | Minor | Herald |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 53 L |
