1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 25 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 1,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 364 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (200 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Stratos | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2740 mm |
