1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis is newer by 21 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 79 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 251 kg more than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1979 Lancia Stratos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Stratos | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Stratos | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
