1967 Porsche 904 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1967 Porsche 904 is newer by 8 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 1,965 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 63 kg more than 1967 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Porsche 904 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 904 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1965 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 699 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 29 L |
