1950 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1951 Triumph Mayflower is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 450 kg more than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | 6C | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
