1961 Triumph Herald vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1980 Triumph TR7 is newer by 19 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 (4 cylinders), 1980 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph TR7 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 255 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, 1980 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Triumph Herald | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Herald | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 55 L |
