1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1974 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 1 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 69 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Triumph Stag weights approximately 190 kg more than 1975 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, 1974 Triumph Stag (235 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 1974 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Ascona | Stag |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |