1984 BMW 725 vs. 1977 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1984 BMW 725 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 725.
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, 1977 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 725 | 1977 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 725 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2190 mm |