1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1974 Maserati Indy
To start off, both 1974 Lancia Stratos and 1974 Maserati Indy were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Indy (331 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Indy weights approximately 574 kg more than 1974 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Stratos | 1974 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Stratos | Indy |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 4930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2610 mm |
