2009 BMW 135 vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 541 kg more than 1979 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 135 | Stratos |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
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 | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |