1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1976 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1976 Triumph Stag is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 670 kg more than 1976 Triumph Stag.
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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Stag.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1976 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Daimler | Triumph |
Model | One-O-Four | Stag |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3468 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |