1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1978 Lancia Stratos is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 68 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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, 1978 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 124 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
