1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 827 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 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Biscayne | Stratos |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2170 mm |