1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1951 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 45 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 476 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Renown. (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1951 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Park Avenue | Renown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
