2000 Seat Ibiza vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 2000 Seat Ibiza is newer by 51 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, 2000 Seat Ibiza (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 2 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Because 1949 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 1949 Triumph Mayflower. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Ibiza, 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, 2000 Seat Ibiza (86 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Ibiza | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Seat | Triumph |
| Model | Ibiza | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2110 mm |
