1996 BMW 725 vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1978 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 725 | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 725 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2190 mm |