1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 25 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 406 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.
Because 1970 Lancia Stratos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (164 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lancia Stratos | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Stratos | Laguna |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 164 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2680 mm |