1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 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 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 69 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 416 kg more than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lancia Stratos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Stratos | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Stratos | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2560 mm |
