1970 Chrysler Newport vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 931 kg more than 1979 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 Chrysler Newport (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Newport | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
Model | Newport | Stratos |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |