1951 Triumph Renown vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 32 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Triumph Renown weights approximately 109 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Renown. (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Triumph Renown | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Triumph | Vauxhall |
| Model | Renown | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
