1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1975 Lancia Stratos is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 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 121 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 300 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 70 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |