2007 BMW 325 vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 57 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 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, 2007 BMW 325 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 325 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
