1975 Triumph Toledo vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1975 Triumph Toledo 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph Toledo (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph Toledo should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 145 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, 1975 Triumph Toledo (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Triumph Toledo | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Toledo | Herald |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3870 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 |
