2003 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1969 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, 2003 BMW 318 (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 318 | Herald |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 29 L |