1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster is newer by 31 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 115 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster. 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, 1970 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm). This means 1970 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lancia Stratos | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Lancia | Smart |
Model | Stratos | Roadster |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 110 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2370 mm |