1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1976 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1976 Triumph Stag is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 466 kg more than 1976 Triumph Stag. 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 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Stag.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Firebird | 1976 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Firebird | Stag |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7456 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
