1998 Acura NSX vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 680 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Acura | Triumph |
| Model | NSX | Herald |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |
