1951 Triumph Renown vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 61 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, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1951 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 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Renown. (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Triumph Renown | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Triumph | BMW |
| Model | Renown | 520 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2968 mm |
