2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,137 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Triumph Herald weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Caterham | Triumph |
| Model | 7 | Herald |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |
