1980 Porsche 911 vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1980 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 168 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, 1980 Porsche 911 (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Porsche 911 | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 911 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
