1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Herald. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1967 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Herald. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | 1750 | Herald |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |