1981 BMW 725 vs. 1952 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1952 Triumph Renown. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1952 Triumph Renown.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Triumph Renown. (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 725 | 1952 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 725 | Renown |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
