1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1976 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 16 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 584 kg more than 1976 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, 1992 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Stag.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1976 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Alpina | Triumph |
Model | B 12 | Stag |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 234 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |