2004 Mazda 6 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2004 Mazda 6 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 6 (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda 6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda 6 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Mazda | Triumph |
| Model | 6 | Herald |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2320 mm |
