1966 Fiat OT 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 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT 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 37 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 225 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat OT | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | OT | Stratos |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2170 mm |