1983 BMW 325 vs. 1977 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 6 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1977 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Triumph Stag weights approximately 75 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.
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, 1977 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 325 | 1977 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 325 | Stag |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
