1988 Dodge Spirit vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1988 Dodge Spirit is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Dodge Spirit. (141 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1988 Dodge Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 374 kg more than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1978 Lancia Stratos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Spirit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Spirit (232 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Spirit | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Spirit | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2190 mm |
