1983 Nissan Prairie vs. 1960 Triumph Herald

To start off, 1983 Nissan Prairie is newer by 23 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 215 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.

Because 1960 Triumph Herald is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Triumph Herald. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Nissan Prairie (122 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.

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