1990 Jaguar XJR-11 vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 706 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (800 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 731 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Jaguar | Triumph |
| Model | XJR-11 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1510 mm |
