1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1961 Abarth Monomille and 1961 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth Monomille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth Monomille (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth Monomille should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Triumph Herald weights approximately 180 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
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 Abarth Monomille (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth Monomille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Abarth | Triumph |
Model | Monomille | Herald |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |