2007 BMW 116 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 36 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 225 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 116 | Stratos |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 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 | 1205 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2170 mm |