1971 BMW 3 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 12 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 620 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, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 3 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2330 mm |
