1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1120 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1974 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1974 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lancia Stratos | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Lancia | Aston Martin |
Model | Stratos | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 97 L |