1961 Triumph Herald vs. 2011 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2011 Lexus LFA is newer by 50 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 4,805 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 517 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LFA weights approximately 720 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, 2011 Lexus LFA (480 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Triumph Herald | 2011 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Triumph | Lexus |
| Model | Herald | LFA |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4805 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4505 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2605 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 73 L |
