1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1970 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | Lagonda | Stratos |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2170 mm |