2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 826 kg more than 1974 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, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Blazer | Stratos |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2190 mm |
