2002 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1977 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1977 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 318 | Stratos |
Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |