2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald.
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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Tacoma | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Tacoma | Herald |
Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 29 L |