2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1951 Triumph Renown
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 56 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 438 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Renown. (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1951 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Alpina | Triumph |
| Model | B5 | Renown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
