1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 12 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Stag. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Triumph Stag (192 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Alfa 6 | Stag |
Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |