2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 51 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 365 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Alpina | Triumph |
| Model | B3 | Renown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
