1963 Triumph Herald vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 124 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, 1973 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Triumph Herald | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Herald | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 841 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 63 L |
