1995 BMW CLS vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 24 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1995 BMW CLS (260 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | CLS | Stratos |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 155 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |