2008 Honda NSX vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 550 kg more than 1974 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 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos. 2008 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1974 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1974 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda NSX | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | NSX | Stratos |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |