2009 Jaguar XJ vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XJ is newer by 38 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XJ (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 634 kg more than 1971 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 Jaguar XJ (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 2009 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XJ | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | XJ | Stratos |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2170 mm |