1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1961 Land Rover A 109 is newer by 2 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 818 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.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Triumph Herald. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Land Rover | Triumph |
| Model | A 109 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2330 mm |
