1975 Lancia Stratos vs. 1990 Maserati Royale

To start off, 1990 Maserati Royale is newer by 15 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 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Royale weights approximately 960 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. 1990 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1975 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1975 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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