1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 1974 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1974 Triumph Stag is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Triumph Stag weights approximately 618 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1974 Triumph Stag (235 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Sport 800 | 1974 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Sport 800 | Stag |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 790 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |