2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1924 kg more than 1962 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Triumph Herald. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Land Rover | Triumph |
| Model | Discovery | Herald |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 29 L |
