1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1964 Austin A 90 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 812 kg more than 1959 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 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 90 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 29 L |
