1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1977 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 545 kg more than 1977 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Triumph Stag. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1977 Triumph Stag has manual transmission. 1977 Triumph Stag will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1977 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Triumph |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Stag |
Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |