1998 Porsche 935 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 39 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 238 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald.
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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 935 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 935 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
