1962 Triumph Vitesse vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1963 Triumph Herald is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 65 kg more than 1963 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, 1962 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Triumph Vitesse | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Vitesse | Herald |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 29 L |
