1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 1979 Porsche 936
To start off, both 1979 Lancia Stratos and 1979 Porsche 936 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 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 282 kg more than 1979 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Stratos | 1979 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Stratos | 936 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 702 kg |