1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1963 Lotus Elan is newer by 4 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 166 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Elan | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Lotus | Triumph |
Model | Elan | Herald |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |