1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1963 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 529 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | 2600 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 29 L |
