2000 BMW 323 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2000 BMW 323 is newer by 29 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 323 weights approximately 540 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, 2000 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 323 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 323 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2170 mm |
