1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 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 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 433 kg more than 1971 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Camaro | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2170 mm |
