1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 40 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 500 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, 2010 BMW Z4 (270 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lancia Stratos | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Stratos | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 84 mm |
| 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 | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2497 mm |
