1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1975 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 369 kg more than 1975 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Stag. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Caprice | Stag |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
