1970 GAZ Volga vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ Volga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 GAZ Volga. (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ Volga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ Volga weights approximately 320 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, 1970 GAZ Volga (187 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1970 GAZ Volga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 GAZ Volga | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | GAZ | Lancia |
| Model | Volga | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 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 | 1300 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2170 mm |
