1977 Lancia Stratos vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 84 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
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, 1977 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1977 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Lancia Stratos | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Stratos | Elise |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |