1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1975 Lancia Stratos is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 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 136 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 245 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 850 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2190 mm |