1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1949 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Triumph |
| Model | Silver Spirit | Renown |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2750 mm |
