1975 Lancia Stratos vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 8 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Stratos | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Stratos | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |