1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada is newer by 26 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1979 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Stratos | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Stratos | Armada |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
