1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 2011 BMW 128
To start off, 2011 BMW 128 is newer by 41 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 128 weights approximately 605 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, 2011 BMW 128 (271 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lancia Stratos | 2011 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Stratos | 128 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2659 mm |
