1980 Lancia Beta vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1980 Lancia Beta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Herald. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Beta weights approximately 222 kg more than 1967 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, 1980 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Herald. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Beta | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Lancia | Triumph |
| Model | Beta | Herald |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 29 L |
