1982 BMW 318 vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 15 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 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 318 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Herald. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 318 weights approximately 182 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, 1982 BMW 318 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Herald. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 318 | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 318 | Herald |
Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 29 L |