1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 21 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 226 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.
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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Esprit | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Lotus | Triumph |
Model | Esprit | Herald |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 69.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 29 L |