1976 Seat 124 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 27 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, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 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 1976 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Seat | Triumph |
| Model | 124 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |
