1968 Nissan Gloria vs. 1969 Triumph Herald

To start off, 1969 Triumph Herald is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 516 kg more than 1969 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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Nissan Gloria 1969 Triumph Herald
Make Nissan Triumph
Model Gloria Herald
Year Released 1968 1969
Engine Size 1988 cc 1145 cc
Horse Power 89 HP 38 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 83 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1296 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2320 mm


 

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