1953 Fiat 1900 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 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 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 135 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 195 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1900 | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 1900 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60 mm |
| 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 | 1175 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
