1978 Honda Accord vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 25 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 24 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 1953 Triumph Mayflower is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Triumph Mayflower. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Honda | Triumph |
Model | Accord | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |