1990 BMW 850 vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1961 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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 850 | Herald |
Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 53 L |