1996 BMW 540 vs. 1970 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 535 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Stag. 1996 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1970 Triumph Stag has manual transmission. 1970 Triumph Stag will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 1970 Triumph Stag | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 540 | Stag |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 64.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 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 |