1978 Opel Senator vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1949 Triumph Mayflower has manual transmission. 1949 Triumph Mayflower will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Senator | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2110 mm |
