1976 Lancia Stratos vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 20 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 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 990 kg more than 1976 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Lancia Stratos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Stratos | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Stratos | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2680 mm |
