1993 Lancia Thema vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1993 Lancia Thema is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lancia Thema (205 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lancia Thema weights approximately 570 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, 1993 Lancia Thema (298 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lancia Thema | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Lancia | Triumph |
| Model | Thema | Herald |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2320 mm |
