2006 BMW 323 vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.
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 323 (230 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 323 | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 323 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2419 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
