1949 Triumph Mayflower vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 62 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 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 45 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1949 Triumph Mayflower is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Triumph Mayflower. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Daihatsu Charade (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Triumph Mayflower | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Triumph | Daihatsu |
| Model | Mayflower | Charade |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 106 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
