1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1969 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 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda RX-7 | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Mazda | Triumph |
| Model | RX-7 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2320 mm |
