1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 4 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 770 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
Model | DB5 | Herald |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 29 L |