1973 Triumph 1500 vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 13 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 205 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, 1973 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph 1500 | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | 1500 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 29 L |
