Maserati Merak (1974 – 1982) vs Lancia Stratos (1973 – 1975): specs compared
The Maserati Merak is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 190 hp. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 230 km/h. The Lancia Stratos is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,343 mm, the Maserati Merak is 635 mm longer than the Lancia Stratos.
| Specification |
Maserati
Merak
1974 – 1982
|
Lancia
Stratos
1973 – 1975
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1982 | 1973 – 1975 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 211 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 177 – 255 Nm | 225 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 7.9 s | — |
| Top speed | 220 – 250 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,343 mm | 3,708 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,148 mm | 1,110 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,179 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,553 kg | 980 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.