1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1961 Triumph Herald is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph Herald (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 600 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1961 Triumph Herald.
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, 1961 Triumph Herald (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 600 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
