1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 1 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 624 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.
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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
Model | DB5 | Herald |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 29 L |