1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 1972 TVR Taimar
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 TVR Taimar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 TVR Taimar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 TVR Taimar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 TVR Taimar. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1972 TVR Taimar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 TVR Taimar weights approximately 42 kg more than 1979 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, 1972 TVR Taimar (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 TVR Taimar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Stratos | 1972 TVR Taimar | |
| Make | Lancia | TVR |
| Model | Stratos | Taimar |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
