1995 BMW S3 vs. 1951 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 44 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 441 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, 1995 BMW S3 (260 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Renown. (147 Nm). This means 1995 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1951 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | S3 | Renown |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
