1975 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo 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 2,292 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 402 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.
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 Mazda Cosmo (162 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Cosmo | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Mazda | Triumph |
| Model | Cosmo | Herald |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2330 mm |
