1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1974 Triumph Stag
To start off, both 1974 Lancia Stratos and 1974 Triumph Stag were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Triumph Stag weights approximately 220 kg more than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1974 Triumph Stag (235 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lancia Stratos | 1974 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Lancia | Triumph |
Model | Stratos | Stag |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 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 | 980 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |