2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos

To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 32 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 20 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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, 1970 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1970 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos 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. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Vamos 1970 Lancia Stratos
Make Honda Lancia
Model Vamos Stratos
Year Released 2002 1970
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 656 cc 1584 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 46 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 153 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 960 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 3410 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1490 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2170 mm


 

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