1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 22 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 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 298 kg more than 1959 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, 1981 Fiat 131 (110 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1981 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 131 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |
