Claim: Introduced in 1970, Triumph 1500, a small front-wheel drive car that was produced by Standard-Triumph from 1970 to 1973, is the first car engine of any brand to have a capacity of 1493 cc.
Evidence: The Triumph 1500 is a small front-wheel drive car that was produced by Standard-Triumph from 1970 to 1973. In October 1973, the 1500 was renamed the 1500TC. It retained the same 1493 cc engine with twin SU carburettors but these were now mated to the rear wheel drive drivetrain from the recently introduced Triumph Dolomite.