2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1961 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (230 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Mazda | Triumph |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Herald |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2320 mm |
