2005 Porsche 911 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 56 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 545 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.
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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1949 Triumph Mayflower has manual transmission. 1949 Triumph Mayflower will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 911 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
