1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1951 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 17 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, 1951 Triumph Renown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Triumph Renown should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Triumph Renown weights approximately 774 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Triumph Renown (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1951 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | Renown |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |
