1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, 1999 Subaru Forester 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 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 64 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 405 kg more than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1999 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lancia Stratos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Stratos | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Stratos | Forester |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |
