1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1952 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1960 Fiat 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Triumph Mayflower (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Triumph Mayflower should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 395 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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, 1952 Triumph Mayflower (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1952 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 1952 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2140 mm |
