1959 Triumph Herald vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 420 kg more than 1959 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1959 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1959 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Triumph | Toyota |
| Model | Herald | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1145 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 75 L |
