1953 Triumph Mayflower vs. 2012 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Toyota iQ is newer by 59 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 1,329 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota iQ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 94 kg more than 2012 Toyota iQ.
Because 1953 Triumph Mayflower is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Triumph Mayflower. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota iQ, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Toyota iQ (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota iQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Triumph Mayflower | 2012 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Triumph | Toyota |
| Model | Mayflower | iQ |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 32 L |
