2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lotus Exige weights approximately 40 kg more than 1960 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, 2003 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Exige | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Lotus | Triumph |
| Model | Exige | Herald |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| 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 | 175 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 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 | 1170 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 29 L |
