1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 37 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (208 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (526 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lancia Stratos | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Stratos | E |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 526 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2860 mm |
