1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1969 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 Mercedes-Benz 380 (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Triumph |
| Model | 380 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3839 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2320 mm |
