1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, both 1973 Honda 1300 and 1973 Triumph Stag were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 43 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Stag weights approximately 305 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Triumph Stag is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Triumph Stag. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | 1300 | Stag |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2550 mm |
