1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1991 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 195 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Lancia Stratos (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lancia Stratos | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Stratos | Esprit |
Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 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 | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |