2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 56 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 312 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
| Model | CTS | Renown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
