1978 Lancia Stratos vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1978 Lancia Stratos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1978 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Stratos | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Stratos | 604 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |