2005 Honda Legend vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2005 Honda Legend is newer by 45 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 910 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Legend | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Legend | Herald |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |
