1971 Morris Marina vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 195 kg more than 1961 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 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Morris | Triumph |
| Model | Marina | Herald |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 53 L |
