1984 Opel Rekord vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 165 kg more than 1951 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, 1984 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Rekord | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Rekord | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2110 mm |
