1970 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1976 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1976 Triumph Stag is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph Stag weights approximately 430 kg more than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Triumph Spitfire | 1976 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Spitfire | Stag |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2550 mm |
