1960 Triumph Herald vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 1975 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm). This means 1975 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Triumph Herald | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volvo |
| Model | Herald | 66 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
