1977 BMW 520 vs. 1952 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 25 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1952 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1952 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 520 | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1977 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 206 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 | 1565 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |