1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 26 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1058 kg more than 1959 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Herald |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 29 L |
