1964 Renault 8 vs. 1952 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1964 Renault 8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Renault 8 (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 97 kg more than 1964 Renault 8.
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, 1964 Renault 8 (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1964 Renault 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault 8 | 1952 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Renault | Triumph |
| Model | 8 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2140 mm |
