1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 397 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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 (155 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |
