1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 31 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 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 373 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, 1990 Fiat Tempra (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | Tempra | Herald |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |
