1987 BMW Z1 vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1987 BMW Z1 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW Z1 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1950 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 Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW Z1 | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | Z1 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2140 mm |
