1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,246 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (43 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
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, 1950 Triumph Mayflower (79 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1950 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Alpine | Triumph |
Model | A 106 | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1957 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 37 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 79 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 45 L |