1987 BMW 750 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 38 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 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1949 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. 1987 BMW 750 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. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 750 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 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 | 1860 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |
