1971 Renault 10 vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 10 (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 10 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1962 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 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Renault 10 | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Renault | Triumph |
Model | 10 | Herald |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 29 L |