2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1951 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 795 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Bentley | Triumph |
Model | Continental | Mayflower |
Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |