1966 Renault 8 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1966 Renault 8 is newer by 7 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault 8 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 22 kg more than 1966 Renault 8.
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) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm). This means 1959 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Renault 8 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Renault | Triumph |
| Model | 8 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 29 L |
