1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 790 kg more than 1971 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Caprice | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2170 mm |
