1959 Triumph Herald vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 47 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 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 653 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald. 2006 Porsche Cayman 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. 2006 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Triumph | Porsche |
| Model | Herald | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 74 L |
