1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 27 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850.
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, 1959 Triumph Herald (83 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm). This means 1959 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 850 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 850 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2330 mm |
