1975 Lancia Stratos vs. 1991 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1991 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 16 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1991 Pontiac Firebird. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1991 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 430 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, 1991 Pontiac Firebird (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Stratos | 1991 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Stratos | Firebird |
Year Released | 1975 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |