1992 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 21 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 70 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | XJR-15 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2170 mm |