1949 Triumph Mayflower vs. 1978 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1978 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 29 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph Dolomite (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 8 kg more than 1978 Triumph Dolomite.
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, 1978 Triumph Dolomite (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph Dolomite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Triumph Mayflower | 1978 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Mayflower | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |
