1996 BMW 545 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 37 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 890 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 545 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 545 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 29 L |
