1968 Triumph Herald vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1968 Triumph Herald 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. Both 1968 Triumph Herald and 1959 Triumph Herald are equipped with a 1,147 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Triumph Herald (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1959 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Triumph Herald | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Herald | Herald |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 29 L |
