1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 27 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 327 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.
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, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lotus Esprit | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Lotus | Triumph |
| Model | Esprit | Herald |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 29 L |
