1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 22 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 53 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 500 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Stratos | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Stratos | E |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
