1971 Opel GT vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1971 Opel GT is newer by 21 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 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel GT (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel GT 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, 1971 Opel GT (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel GT | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | GT | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1900 cc | 1246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |