1976 Lancia Stratos vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 33 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 940 kg more than 1976 Lancia Stratos.
Because 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari 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, 1976 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Stratos | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Lancia | Tata |
| Model | Stratos | Safari |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2660 mm |
