1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 7 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 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 80 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lancia Stratos | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Stratos | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 145 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2430 mm |