2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 50 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1110 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Herald |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 29 L |
