1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Fiat 1500 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 1500 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2170 mm |