1984 BMW M6 vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1975 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 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | M6 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |