1952 Austin A vs. 1977 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1977 Lancia Stratos is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 995 kg more than 1977 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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1977 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A | Stratos |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |