1996 BMW 520 vs. 1970 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 26 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, 1996 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 296 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, 1970 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 1970 Triumph Stag | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 520 | Stag |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 64.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |