1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Skyline would be higher. 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 51 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Skyline. (136 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 161 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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Stratos | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Stratos | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2620 mm |
