1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 12 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 840 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |
