1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 40 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 975 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 1971 Lancia Stratos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 2011 Honda Pilot 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. 2011 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Stratos | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2774 mm |
