1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1952 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 574 kg more than 1952 Triumph Mayflower.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1952 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Camaro | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 37 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2140 mm |
