1978 Lancia Stratos vs. 1999 Volvo V40
To start off, 1999 Volvo V40 is newer by 21 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 83 more horse power than 1999 Volvo V40. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1999 Volvo V40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo V40 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1999 Volvo V40, 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volvo V40. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lancia Stratos | 1999 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Stratos | V40 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2570 mm |
