1975 Citroen Dyane vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1975 Citroen Dyane is newer by 15 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Triumph Herald (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Triumph Herald weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Triumph Herald is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Triumph Herald. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen Dyane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Triumph Herald (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen Dyane | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | Dyane | Herald |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 29 L |
