1954 Buick 70 vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1973 Triumph Stag is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Stag. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 783 kg more than 1973 Triumph Stag. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Stag. (192 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Stag. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1973 Triumph Stag has manual transmission. 1973 Triumph Stag will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | 70 | Stag |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2550 mm |
