1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 16 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1038 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
| Model | V8 Volante | Herald |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 29 L |
