1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1977 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1977 Lancia Stratos is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 772 kg more than 1977 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1977 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | 62 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2190 mm |