1969 Audi Variant vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1969 Audi Variant and 1969 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Audi Variant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Audi Variant (53 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Audi Variant should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Audi Variant weights approximately 290 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.
Because 1969 Triumph Herald is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Triumph Herald. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Audi Variant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Audi Variant (113 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1969 Audi Variant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Audi Variant | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Audi | Triumph |
| Model | Variant | Herald |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 29 L |
