1995 Porsche 968 vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 660 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Porsche 968 | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Porsche | Triumph |
Model | 968 | Herald |
Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 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 | 1400 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 29 L |