1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 36 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 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 1005 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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lancia Stratos | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
| Model | Stratos | GTO |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 5969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| 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 | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2800 mm |
