2009 BMW 120 vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 35 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Lancia Stratos (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 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. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 120 | Stratos |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |