1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1969 Fiat Dino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 563 kg more than 1963 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, 1969 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | Dino | Herald |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 29 L |
