1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 47 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 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Seicento (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Because 1951 Triumph Mayflower is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Triumph Mayflower. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Triumph Mayflower (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | Seicento | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
