1998 Toyota Starlet vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1998 Toyota Starlet 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. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Starlet (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Starlet | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Starlet | Herald |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
