1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 6 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 605 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, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lancia Stratos | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Stratos | Firebird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 459 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |