1959 Triumph Herald vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 51 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 566 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, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Triumph | BMW |
| Model | Herald | 120 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 51 L |
