1976 Lancia Stratos vs. 1976 Renault 20
To start off, both 1976 Lancia Stratos and 1976 Renault 20 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Renault 20. (97 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 20 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1976 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1976 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 1976 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Renault 20, 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, 1976 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 20. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 20. 1976 Renault 20 has automatic transmission and 1976 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1976 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Renault 20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Stratos | 1976 Renault 20 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Stratos | 20 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
