1949 Triumph Mayflower vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. 2004 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1949 Triumph Mayflower has manual transmission. 1949 Triumph Mayflower will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Triumph Mayflower | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Triumph | Porsche |
| Model | Mayflower | 911 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 106 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
