1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler Newport and 1971 Lancia Stratos were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Newport (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 935 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Chrysler Newport (387 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Newport | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2170 mm |
