1978 Lancia Stratos vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme

To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 22 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 67 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 524 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme.

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