2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 51 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 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 810 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, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. 2000 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1949 Triumph Mayflower has manual transmission. 1949 Triumph Mayflower will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Infiniti | Triumph |
| Model | Q45 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
