1988 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 12 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, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1976 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Stag. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1976 Triumph Stag has manual transmission. 1976 Triumph Stag will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1976 Triumph Stag | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 525 | Stag |
Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |