1976 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 7 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1164 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, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1976 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1976 De Tomaso Deauville | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
Make | De Tomaso | Triumph |
Model | Deauville | Herald |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |