1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 35 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1350 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.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Triumph Herald. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Land Rover | Triumph |
| Model | Discovery | Herald |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |
