1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 1 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 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 200 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, 1961 Fiat 1300 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 1300 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 29 L |
