1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 2002 Suzuki F1

To start off, 2002 Suzuki F1 is newer by 28 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 120 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki F1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki F1 weights approximately 490 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) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki F1. (106 Nm). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki F1. 2002 Suzuki F1 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. 2002 Suzuki F1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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