1949 Triumph Renown vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1949 Triumph Renown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Triumph Renown | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Triumph | BMW |
| Model | Renown | 535 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2969 mm |
