1971 BMW 3 vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1975 Lancia Stratos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 3 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |