1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 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 98 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 26 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla, 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Stratos | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Stratos | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
