1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Stratos | 929 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2520 mm |
