1972 Opel Ascona vs. 1972 Triumph Stag
To start off, both 1972 Opel Ascona and 1972 Triumph Stag were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Triumph Stag (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Triumph Stag weights approximately 290 kg more than 1972 Opel Ascona. 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, 1972 Triumph Stag (193 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Opel Ascona | 1972 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Ascona | Stag |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |