2006 BMW 523 vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 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 (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 523 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 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 652 kg more than 1978 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 523 | Stratos |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |