1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1963 BMW 1800 is newer by 14 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 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Renown weights approximately 180 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Triumph Renown (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 1800 | Renown |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
