1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1977 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 605 kg more than 1977 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1977 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Camaro | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
