1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 21 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 1,145 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Triumph Herald (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. 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, 1959 Triumph Herald (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 126 | Herald |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2330 mm |