1964 Honda S500 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1964 Honda S500 is newer by 5 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 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Honda S500 (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 Honda S500.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Triumph Herald (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | S500 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 29 L |
