2009 Honda Civic vs. 1976 Triumph Stag
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 251 kg more than 1976 Triumph Stag.
Because 1976 Triumph Stag is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Triumph Stag. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1976 Triumph Stag has manual transmission. 1976 Triumph Stag will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1976 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Honda | Triumph |
Model | Civic | Stag |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |