1968 Opel GT vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1968 Opel GT is newer by 9 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 1,145 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel GT (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel GT weights approximately 110 kg more than 1959 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 Opel GT (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1968 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel GT | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | GT | Herald |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 29 L |