1994 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1970 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Stag.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1970 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | M5 | Stag |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
