1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 12 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 420 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | 2600 | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 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 | 1374 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |