1972 AMC Matador vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 1 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 504 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1972 AMC Matador (265 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | AMC | Lancia |
| Model | Matador | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2170 mm |
