1951 Triumph Mayflower vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 610 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.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Triumph Mayflower | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Triumph | Porsche |
| Model | Mayflower | 911 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| 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 | 80 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 106 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
