1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1952 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 37 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1952 Triumph Renown. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1952 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 540 kg more than 1952 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Triumph Renown. (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1952 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Renown |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
