1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 17 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 324 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
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, 1970 Alpine A 110 (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Alpine | Triumph |
| Model | A 110 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
