1964 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1964 Reliant Scimitar 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 263 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 Reliant Scimitar (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Reliant Scimitar | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Reliant | Triumph |
| Model | Scimitar | Herald |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1003 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2320 mm |
