1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1951 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 30 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Triumph Renown weights approximately 304 kg more than 1981 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Renown. (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpine A 310 | 1951 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Alpine | Triumph |
| Model | A 310 | Renown |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2750 mm |
