1975 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1969 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, 1975 BMW 520 (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 520 | Herald |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |