1956 Morris Minor vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1967 Triumph Herald is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph Herald (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph Herald weights approximately 13 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor. 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, 1967 Triumph Herald (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Minor | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Morris | Triumph |
Model | Minor | Herald |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |