1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 11 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 200 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lancia Stratos | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Stratos | Starlet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2310 mm |