1979 Holden GTS vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1979 Holden GTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden GTS weights approximately 495 kg more than 1974 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 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden GTS | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | GTS | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |
