1994 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 824 kg more than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1975 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 1975 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chrysler Town & Country | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
Model | Town & Country | Stratos |
Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2190 mm |