1949 Triumph Renown vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 63 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 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (84 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 136 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, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Triumph Renown | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | Renown | Golf |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1782 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2578 mm |
