1951 Triumph Renown vs. 1978 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1978 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Triumph Renown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Triumph Renown should accelerate faster than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Triumph Renown weights approximately 469 kg more than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Triumph Renown (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Triumph Renown | 1978 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Renown | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2110 mm |
