1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 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 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 1000 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Mazda | Triumph |
| Model | 1000 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2320 mm |
