2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 46 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 640 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Land Rover | Triumph |
| Model | Defender | Herald |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 29 L |
