1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1961 Triumph Herald is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. Both 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite and 1961 Triumph Herald are equipped with a 948 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Triumph Herald weights approximately 96 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Triumph |
Model | Sprite | Herald |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 29 L |