1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1708 kg more than 1959 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Triumph |
| Model | Silver Spur | Herald |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 29 L |
