1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 38 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 160 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Giulietta | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2170 mm |
