1992 BMW 520 vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 520 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |