1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1975 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 349 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Stag. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 1975 Triumph Stag has manual transmission. 1975 Triumph Stag will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1975 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Triumph |
Model | 280 | Stag |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2745 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1211 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |