1991 Jaguar XJS vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJS is newer by 30 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 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 890 kg more than 1961 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, 1991 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJS | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Jaguar | Triumph |
| Model | XJS | Herald |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2320 mm |
