2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 55 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 928 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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Chrysler | Triumph |
| Model | 300 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 6.8:1 |
| 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 | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |
