1975 Lancia Stratos vs. 2003 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2003 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 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 66 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Elise. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 Lotus Elise. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Stratos | 2003 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Stratos | Elise |
Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 31 L |