1959 Rover P4 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 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 712 kg more than 1960 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 Rover P4 (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Rover P4 | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Rover | Triumph |
Model | P4 | Herald |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 29 L |