2005 BMW 318 vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 2005 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1975 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1975 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 318 | Stratos |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |