1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (112 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 535 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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 (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 500 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 112 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2170 mm |