1978 Lancia Stratos vs. 2011 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2011 Toyota Aygo is newer by 33 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 120 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 116 kg more than 2011 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Toyota Aygo, 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lancia Stratos | 2011 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Stratos | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 35 L |
