1951 Triumph Renown vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio 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 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Triumph Renown weights approximately 191 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Kia Rio (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Renown. (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Triumph Renown | 2012 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Triumph | Kia |
| Model | Renown | Rio |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
