1959 Triumph Herald vs. 2000 Volvo V40
To start off, 2000 Volvo V40 is newer by 41 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo V40 (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo V40 weights approximately 520 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, 2000 Volvo V40 (173 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 2000 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volvo |
| Model | Herald | V40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 58 L |
