1961 Triumph Herald vs. 2010 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 955 kg more than 1961 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, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Triumph Herald | 2010 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Triumph | Aston Martin |
| Model | Herald | DBS |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 78 L |
