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 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 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 159 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Triumph Renown (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
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 | 1396 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
