1964 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1964 AC Aceca is newer by 3 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 AC Aceca weights approximately 154 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, 1964 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Aceca | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | AC | Triumph |
Model | Aceca | Herald |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |