2001 Porsche 911 vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 660 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 911 | Herald |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |
