1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
Model | Valiant | Stratos |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 155 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2170 mm |