1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph Herald (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Triumph Herald weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1961 Triumph Herald (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 480 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 29 L |
