2008 Honda Element vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 574 kg more than 1963 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Element | Herald |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 29 L |
