1992 Jaguar XJR vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR 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 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 844 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 (495 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 1992 Jaguar XJR 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. 1992 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XJR | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2170 mm |
