1953 Triumph Mayflower vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 966 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 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Triumph Mayflower | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Triumph | Porsche |
| Model | Mayflower | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 106 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
