1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1960 Triumph Herald is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Triumph Herald weights approximately 175 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600.
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, 1960 Triumph Herald (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Abarth | Triumph |
Model | 600 | Herald |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |