1975 Lancia Stratos vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 6 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 106 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Stratos | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Stratos | 240 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
