1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 740 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1974 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1974 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Caprice | Stratos |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |