2005 Honda NSX vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 461 kg more than 1979 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 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | NSX | Stratos |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |