1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1960 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Herald |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 29 L |
