1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1971 Lancia Stratos and 1971 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 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 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Stratos | 504 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |
