1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 640 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 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Avanti Avanti | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Avanti | Lancia |
Model | Avanti | Stratos |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 153 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2170 mm |