2002 Lotus Exige vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 41 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Exige weights approximately 40 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, 2002 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Exige | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Lotus | Triumph |
Model | Exige | Herald |
Year Released | 2002 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 53 L |