1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1965 Austin A 40 is newer by 6 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 1,145 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald.
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, 1959 Triumph Herald (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 40 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Austin | Triumph |
Model | A 40 | Herald |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 29 L |