2007 BMW 525 vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 44 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 695 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 525 | Herald |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |
