1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1968 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1968 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1968 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | 75 | Herald |
Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |