2006 BMW 630 vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 919 kg more than 1963 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, 2006 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 630 | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 630 | Herald |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 69.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |