2007 Smart ForTwo vs. 1968 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph Herald weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
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 Smart ForTwo (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Smart ForTwo | 1968 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Smart | Triumph |
| Model | ForTwo | Herald |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 29 L |
