1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, both 1949 Fiat 1500 and 1949 Triumph Mayflower were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Fiat 1500 (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 250 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Fiat 1500 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 1500 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
