1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (144 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Scarabeo | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2170 mm |
