1976 Lancia Stratos vs. 1989 Volvo 244
To start off, 1989 Volvo 244 is newer by 13 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 91 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 244. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 244 weights approximately 316 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Stratos | 1989 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Stratos | 244 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2660 mm |
