1972 Nissan President vs. 1967 Triumph Herald

To start off, 1972 Nissan President is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Herald. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 767 kg more than 1967 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 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Herald. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Herald.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Nissan President 1967 Triumph Herald
Make Nissan Triumph
Model President Herald
Year Released 1972 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2974 cc 1296 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 109 HP 60 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 236 Nm 99 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1605 kg 838 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2330 mm


 

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