1978 Lancia Stratos vs. 1984 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1984 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1984 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1984 Plymouth Horizon.
Because 1978 Lancia Stratos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Horizon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Plymouth Horizon. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lancia Stratos | 1984 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
| Model | Stratos | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |
