1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 90 kg more than 1951 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Beta | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Lancia | Triumph |
Model | Beta | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |