1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster 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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Stratos | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Stratos | Etna |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2520 mm |