1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 29 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 46 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 401 kg more 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos. 2008 BMW 118 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. 2008 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Stratos | 2008 BMW 118 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Stratos | 118 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |