1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1978 Lancia Stratos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 188 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. 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, 1978 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Alpine | Lancia |
| Model | A 110 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 225 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 | 792 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
