1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 45 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corolla | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Corolla | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2110 mm |
