1971 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1971 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, both 1971 Lancia Fulvia and 1971 Volkswagen K 70 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Fulvia (115 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen K 70. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Lancia Fulvia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen K 70. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Fulvia | 1971 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fulvia | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
