1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1961 Triumph Herald is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Bialbero would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Triumph Herald weights approximately 197 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
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, both vehicles can yield 69 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Abarth | Triumph |
Model | Bialbero | Herald |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |