1980 BMW 316 vs. 1976 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1980 BMW 316 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1980 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 316 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 316 | 1976 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 316 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
