1977 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Spider | Stratos |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |