2000 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 22 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 815 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, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 525 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
