2005 Morgan 4 vs. 1970 Triumph Stag
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 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, 1970 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph Stag weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 4 | 1970 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Morgan | Triumph |
| Model | 4 | Stag |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
