1967 Triumph Herald vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Herald. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 1142 kg more than 1967 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Herald. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Herald. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 1967 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1967 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph Herald | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Triumph | Lancia |
| Model | Herald | Thema |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 72 L |
