1994 BMW 735 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1994 BMW 735 is newer by 35 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 735 (208 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 735 weights approximately 1040 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, 1994 BMW 735 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 735 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 735 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2320 mm |
