1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 46 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 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 775 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
| Model | DB7 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 45 L |
