1964 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1964 Fiat Grand Break is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 510 kg more than 1960 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 Fiat Grand Break (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Grand Break | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | Grand Break | Herald |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |
