1984 Opel Senator vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 15 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 540 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, 1984 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Opel Senator | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Senator | Herald |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2320 mm |