1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 33 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 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 365 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Stratos | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2740 mm |
