1987 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1974 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1987 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Triumph Stag weights approximately 240 kg more than 1987 Pontiac 1000. 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, 1974 Triumph Stag (235 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac 1000 | 1974 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | 1000 | Stag |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
