1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos

To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 25 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 502 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.

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 Caterham 7 (156 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Caterham 7 1971 Lancia Stratos
Make Caterham Lancia
Model 7 Stratos
Year Released 1996 1971
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1588 cc 1582 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 156 Nm 155 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 478 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 3110 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 810 mm 1090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2240 mm 2170 mm


 

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