1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 37 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 790 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.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Lancia Stratos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lancia Stratos | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
Model | Stratos | Freelander |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 317 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |