1961 Triumph Herald vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1966 Triumph GT6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph GT6 (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1961 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, 1966 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Triumph Herald | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Herald | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 44 L |
