1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 200 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lancia Stratos | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Stratos | 924 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 164 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |