1954 BMW 502 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1971 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, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 502 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2170 mm |