1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 95 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Marcos | Triumph |
Model | 2 Litres | Herald |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2330 mm |