2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 58 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 374 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Lumina | Renown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
