1959 Triumph Herald vs. 1996 Xedos 6
To start off, 1996 Xedos 6 is newer by 37 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Xedos 6 weights approximately 360 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Xedos 6 (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 1996 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Triumph | Xedos |
| Model | Herald | 6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2620 mm |
