1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 13 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 206 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 124 | Herald |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |