1998 Subaru Impreza vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1998 Subaru Impreza is newer by 39 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 245 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, 1998 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Subaru Impreza | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Subaru | Triumph |
| Model | Impreza | Herald |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2320 mm |
