2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1975 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, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Tahoe | Stratos |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
