1988 BMW Z1 vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1988 BMW Z1 is newer by 18 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW Z1 weights approximately 270 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, 1988 BMW Z1 (230 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 1988 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW Z1 | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Z1 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2170 mm |
