1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1971 Triumph GT6
To start off, both 1971 Lancia Stratos and 1971 Triumph GT6 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Triumph GT6. (107 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Triumph GT6. 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 Triumph GT6 (165 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1971 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 1971 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Lancia | Triumph |
| Model | Stratos | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2120 mm |
