1979 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, both 1979 Honda Accord and 1979 Lancia Stratos were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 54 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, 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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
