1994 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 23 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 240 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1971 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 1971 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord, 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 Honda Accord (173 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Accord | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Accord | Stratos |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1090 mm |