2004 Smart ForTwo vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 55 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, 2004 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2004 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Smart ForTwo | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Smart | Triumph |
| Model | ForTwo | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 45 L |
