2006 Rover 75 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 47 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 610 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, 2006 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 75 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Rover | Triumph |
| Model | 75 | Herald |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 29 L |
