1969 Triumph Herald vs. 1969 Triumph GT6
To start off, both 1969 Triumph Herald and 1969 Triumph GT6 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 80 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Triumph GT6 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1969 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Triumph Herald | 1969 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Herald | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1145 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 63 L |
