1956 Rover P4 vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1960 Triumph Herald is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1960 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Rover P4 | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Rover | Triumph |
Model | P4 | Herald |
Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 29 L |