1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 15 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 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm). This means 1970 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lancia Stratos | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Stratos | Carina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 147 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |