1949 Triumph Mayflower vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 62 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 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2011 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Triumph Mayflower | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Triumph | Smart |
Model | Mayflower | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |