1980 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 124 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 500 kg more than 1973 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Stag. (192 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Stag. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1973 Triumph Stag has manual transmission. 1973 Triumph Stag will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Triumph |
Model | Toronado | Stag |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |