2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1970 Triumph Stag
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 36 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 360 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Stag.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma | 1970 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Tacoma | Stag |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |
