1970 BMW 2002 vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, both 1970 BMW 2002 and 1970 Lancia Stratos were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 BMW 2002. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1970 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 BMW 2002 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 BMW 2002 (157 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 1970 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1970 BMW 2002 | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 2002 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2170 mm |