1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1965 Fiat 2300 is newer by 4 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 550 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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 2300 | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 2300 | Herald |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |