2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 44 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1196 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, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Dodge | Triumph |
| Model | Dakota | Herald |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 29 L |
