2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Triumph Herald weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Caterham | Triumph |
Model | 21 | Herald |
Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 29 L |