1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1970 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 25 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Stag.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1970 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | Dinan | Stag |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
