1974 Triumph Stag vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1974 Triumph Stag.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Triumph Stag | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volvo |
| Model | Stag | 240 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
