1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is newer by 13 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 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 17 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Triumph |
| Model | Jetfire | Renown |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2750 mm |
