1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 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 (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Stratos | 504 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 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 |
