1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 10 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 328 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, 1969 Opel Rekord (105 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Rekord | Herald |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |
