2005 Honda FR-V vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2005 Honda FR-V is newer by 46 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda FR-V weights approximately 826 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, 2005 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda FR-V | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | FR-V | Herald |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 29 L |
