2007 BMW 550 vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 40 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 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 597 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Herald. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 822 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Herald. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Herald. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1967 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1967 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 550 | Herald |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 1296 cc |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |
