1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 1400 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1900 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2170 mm |