1975 Lancia Stratos vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 34 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Stratos | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Stratos | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 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 Length | 3710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
