1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1960 Fiat 1200 and 1960 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1200 (53 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Triumph Herald (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 1200 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 29 L |
