1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1955 Fiat 1400 is newer by 6 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fiat 1400 (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 238 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, 1955 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm). This means 1955 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1400 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 1400 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
