1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1978 Lancia Stratos is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000. 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, 1978 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 2000 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
