1990 BMW 518 vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Herald. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 522 kg more than 1967 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, 1990 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Herald. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 518 | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 518 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 29 L |
