1960 Triumph Herald vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 860 kg more than 1960 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, 2012 Lexus IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Triumph Herald | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Triumph | Lexus |
| Model | Herald | IS |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 65 L |
