1960 Triumph Herald vs. 2007 BMW 535
To start off, 2007 BMW 535 is newer by 47 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 535 weights approximately 995 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.
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, 2007 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Triumph Herald | 2007 BMW 535 | |
Make | Triumph | BMW |
Model | Herald | 535 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |