1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1975 Lancia Stratos is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 500 kg more than 1968 Fiat 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, 1975 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 500 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 80 L |
