1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 27 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 685 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 22 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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 728 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lancia Stratos | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Lancia | TVR |
| Model | Stratos | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2650 mm |
