1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 16 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 260 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Spider | Herald |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |
