1976 Lancia Stratos vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 34 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 640 kg more than 1976 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Lancia Stratos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Stratos | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Stratos | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
