1959 BMW 700 vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1959 BMW 700 is newer by 9 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, 1959 BMW 700 (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 BMW 700.
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 @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 700 | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 700 | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |