1988 Dodge Colt vs. 1963 Triumph Herald

To start off, 1988 Dodge Colt is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Colt (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Colt should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Colt weights approximately 289 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1963 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 1963 Triumph Herald. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Colt, 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, 1988 Dodge Colt (192 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.

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