2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 570 kg more than 1950 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 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Corvette | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |
