1988 Citroen C 15 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1988 Citroen C 15 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen C 15 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1959 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Citroen C 15 (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen C 15 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | C 15 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 29 L |
