1974 Seat 133 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1974 Seat 133 is newer by 25 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, 1974 Seat 133 (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 133 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 260 kg more than 1974 Seat 133.
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, 1949 Triumph Mayflower (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 133 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Seat | Triumph |
| Model | 133 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
