1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, both 1975 Chrysler Valiant and 1975 Lancia Stratos were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 475 kg more than 1975 Lancia Stratos. 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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Valiant | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |
