1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Stag. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1973 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Stag. (192 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Stag. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1973 Triumph Stag has manual transmission. 1973 Triumph Stag will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Bentley | Triumph |
| Model | Continental | Stag |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2550 mm |
