1998 Jaguar XJR vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJR is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 857 kg more than 1970 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos. 1998 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XJR | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | XJR | Stratos |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2170 mm |