1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1963 Triumph Herald is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Triumph Herald weights approximately 271 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
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, 1963 Triumph Herald (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 850 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 29 L |
