1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 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 67 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1724 kg more than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Stratos | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Stratos | Defender |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
