1959 Triumph Herald vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 45 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (329 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 893 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Triumph | Vauxhall |
| Model | Herald | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2800 mm |
