1970 Cadillac Calais vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos

To start off, both 1970 Cadillac Calais 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 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1096 kg more than 1970 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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1970 Cadillac Calais 1970 Lancia Stratos
Make Cadillac Lancia
Model Calais Stratos
Year Released 1970 1970
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 7734 cc 1584 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 228 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6000 RPM
Vehicle Weight 2076 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 3680 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2170 mm


 

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