2006 BMW 318 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 318 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1971 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, 2006 BMW 318 (280 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 318 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 318 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2170 mm |
