1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 220 kg more than 1960 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 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Lancia | Triumph |
| Model | Stratos | Herald |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2320 mm |
