2007 Toyota Quantum vs. 1968 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1968 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Quantum | 1968 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Quantum | Herald |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |
