1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 19 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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Renown weights approximately 650 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Triumph Renown (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 1300 | Renown |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2750 mm |
