1959 Triumph Herald vs. 1982 BMW 318
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 23 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 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 318 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 318 weights approximately 258 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, 1982 BMW 318 (140 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald. 1982 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1959 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1959 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 1982 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Triumph | BMW |
| Model | Herald | 318 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 55 L |
