1953 Triumph Mayflower vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 571 kg more than 1953 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, 2011 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Triumph Mayflower | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Triumph | BMW |
Model | Mayflower | 120 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 106 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |