1998 BMW 320 vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Herald. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 627 kg more than 1967 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, 1998 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Herald. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 320 | Herald |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 29 L |