1960 Triumph Herald vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 660 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.
Because 1960 Triumph Herald is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Triumph Herald. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Sentra (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Triumph Herald | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Triumph | Nissan |
| Model | Herald | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 55 L |
