1959 Triumph Herald vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1980 Triumph TR7 is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 285 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, 1980 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Herald | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 55 L |
