2000 Porsche 911 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2000 Porsche 911 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 290 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald.
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 Porsche 911 (351 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche 911 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 911 | Herald |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |
