1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1960 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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |
