1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 305 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 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Rekord | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Rekord | Herald |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2320 mm |