1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 4 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph Herald (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph Herald weights approximately 368 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1967 Triumph Herald (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Abarth | Triumph |
Model | 595 | Herald |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 29 L |