1978 Triumph TR7 vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 is newer by 9 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 268 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, 1978 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Triumph TR7 | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Triumph | Triumph |
Model | TR7 | Herald |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 29 L |