1960 Austin Princess vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1962 Triumph Herald is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1962 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 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1960 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Austin | Triumph |
Model | Princess | Herald |
Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 29 L |