2008 BMW 135 vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 38 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 135 weights approximately 580 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 135 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2170 mm |
