1996 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 852 kg more than 1970 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 M3 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1970 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | M3 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 29 L |
