1961 Triumph Herald vs. 1969 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1969 Triumph 2000 is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Triumph 2000 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 430 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, 1969 Triumph 2000 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Triumph Herald | 1969 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Herald | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
