1995 Toyota Lexcen vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 34 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 625 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Lexcen | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Lexcen | Herald |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2320 mm |
