1976 Lancia Stratos vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Stratos would be higher. 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 65 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. (122 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1976 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 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 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. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Stratos | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Stratos | 200 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
