1963 Triumph Herald vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 786 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Triumph Herald | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | Herald | Touran |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2680 mm |
