1961 Innocenti 950 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 250 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (74 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Innocenti 950 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lancia |
| Model | 950 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2170 mm |
