1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Lancia Stratos (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
