1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos

To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 3,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Chevrolet Pickup 1970 Lancia Stratos
Make Chevrolet Lancia
Model Pickup Stratos
Year Released 1976 1970
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3276 cc 1584 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 115 HP
Torque 407 Nm 153 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats


 

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