1951 Triumph Mayflower vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 62 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (523 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 895 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Triumph Mayflower | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Triumph | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mayflower | SL |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 106 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2099 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2585 mm |
