1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 760 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 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Lancia Stratos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lancia Stratos | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Stratos | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2360 mm |
