1985 BMW 324 vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 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, 1973 Triumph Stag (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 60 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, 1973 Triumph Stag (192 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 324 | Stag |
Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
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 | 85 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1200 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 |