1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1968 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 480 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (407 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 1968 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Lancia Stratos 1968 Holden Monaro
Make Lancia Holden
Model Stratos Monaro
Year Released 1971 1968
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1582 cc 5024 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 155 Nm 407 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 980 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 3680 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1090 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2170 mm 2830 mm


 

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