1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 27 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Renown weights approximately 386 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Triumph Renown (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Alfasud | Renown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
