1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 1 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 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 192 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (104 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Herald |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 29 L |
