1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 638 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 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Corvette | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5740 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |