2004 BMW 520 vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 53 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 520 weights approximately 720 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, 2004 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 520 | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 520 | Mayflower |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |