1970 Triumph GT6 vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1973 Triumph Stag is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Stag (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Stag weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6. 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, 1973 Triumph Stag (192 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Triumph GT6 | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | GT6 | Stag |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2550 mm |
