2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 930 kg more than 1969 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Jaguar | Triumph |
| Model | XJ | Herald |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2320 mm |
