1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1969 Triumph Herald is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulietta | Herald |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 29 L |