1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 34 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 930 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.
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, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Stratos | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Lancia | Cadillac |
| Model | Stratos | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 548 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 747 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
