1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1969 Triumph Herald is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,145 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Triumph Herald weights approximately 197 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600.
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, 1962 Abarth 600 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 600 | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Abarth | Triumph |
Model | 600 | Herald |
Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 980 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 29 L |