1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 16 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, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 60 kg more than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | Cabriolet | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1965 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |