1959 Peugeot 203 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1959 Peugeot 203 and 1959 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Triumph Herald (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Peugeot 203 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Peugeot | Triumph |
Model | 203 | Herald |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 29 L |