1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 25 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 765 kg more than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1974 Lancia Stratos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos. 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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. 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Stratos | 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Stratos | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 3348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2850 mm |
