1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1975 Lancia Stratos is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 1400 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
