1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1951 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 34 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 530 kg more than 1951 Triumph Renown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Renown. (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1951 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
| Model | V8 Volante | Renown |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
