2000 Toyota Picnic vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 2000 Toyota Picnic 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 385 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.
Because 1949 Triumph Mayflower is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Triumph Mayflower. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Toyota Picnic | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Picnic | Mayflower |
Year Released | 2000 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |