2009 Nissan NP300 vs. 1976 Triumph Stag
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 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 31 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1976 Triumph Stag.
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, 1976 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan NP300 | 1976 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Nissan | Triumph |
Model | NP300 | Stag |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |