1984 Fiat 126 vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1984 Fiat 126 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph Herald (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Triumph Herald weights approximately 155 kg more than 1984 Fiat 126. 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, 1961 Triumph Herald (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 126 | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 126 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2320 mm |
