1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 37 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alpine V6 weights approximately 230 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Alpine | Triumph |
| Model | V6 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2110 mm |
