1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1962 Triumph Herald is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 60 kg more than 1962 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, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Giulietta | Herald |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 29 L |
