1999 Pontiac GTO vs. 1972 Triumph Stag

To start off, 1999 Pontiac GTO is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac GTO (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Stag. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Triumph Stag weights approximately 1 kg more than 1999 Pontiac GTO.

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, 1999 Pontiac GTO (203 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Stag. (193 Nm). This means 1999 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Stag. 1999 Pontiac GTO has automatic transmission and 1972 Triumph Stag has manual transmission. 1972 Triumph Stag will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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