1976 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1976 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Lancia Stratos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Accord. (126 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Honda Accord | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Accord | Stratos |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2170 mm |