1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 42 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 672 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Lancia | Infiniti |
| Model | Stratos | IPL |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2850 mm |
