1975 Lancia Stratos vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 29 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 49 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 85 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Stratos | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Stratos | MR2 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
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 | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |