1970 Seat 1430 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1970 Seat 1430 is newer by 21 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 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430.
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, 1970 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Seat 1430 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Seat | Triumph |
Model | 1430 | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |