1959 Triumph Herald vs. 1978 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volkswagen Passat (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 100 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Volkswagen Passat (95 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1978 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 1978 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | Herald | Passat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2480 mm |
