1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1994 TVR Chimaera is newer by 24 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 80 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.
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, 1994 TVR Chimaera (498 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 1994 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lancia Stratos | 1994 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Lancia | TVR |
| Model | Stratos | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2290 mm |
