1977 Skoda 110 L vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1977 Skoda 110 L is newer by 28 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, 1977 Skoda 110 L (44 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 145 kg more than 1977 Skoda 110 L.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Skoda 110 L | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Skoda | Triumph |
| Model | 110 L | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1046 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |
