1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1978 Lancia Stratos is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 1400 | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 1400 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 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 |