2004 Honda Civic vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 55 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 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Renown weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Civic | Renown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
