2000 Audi A8 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2000 Audi A8 is newer by 41 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 1095 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Audi A8 (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Audi | Triumph |
| Model | A8 | Herald |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 29 L |
