2005 Honda NSX vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 770 kg more than 1961 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, 2005 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | NSX | Herald |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |
