2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 98 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | SSR | Stratos |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2170 mm |
