1968 Triumph Herald vs. 1979 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1979 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph Herald (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph Herald weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1979 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1979 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Triumph Herald | 1979 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | Herald | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
