1995 BMW 528 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 46 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 630 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 528 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
