1972 BMW 520 vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 19 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 276 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, 1972 BMW 520 (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 520 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
