2008 Honda Civic vs. 1951 Triumph Renown
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 57 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 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Triumph Renown weights approximately 44 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Triumph Renown (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1951 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Civic | Renown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
| 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 | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
