1986 Nissan Silvia vs. 1976 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph Stag weights approximately 15 kg more than 1986 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1976 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Nissan Silvia | 1976 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Nissan | Triumph |
Model | Silvia | Stag |
Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |