2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1959 Triumph Herald

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald.

Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Triumph Herald. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover Freelander 1959 Triumph Herald
Make Land Rover Triumph
Model Freelander Herald
Year Released 2005 1959
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2489 cc 948 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 174 HP 38 HP
Torque 240 Nm 83 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 63 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 76 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2330 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 29 L