1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta is newer by 11 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 6,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (385 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta weights approximately 840 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, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Triumph |
| Model | Berlinetta | Herald |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 29 L |
