1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1944 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1944 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1944 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lancia Stratos | 1944 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
Model | Stratos | 66 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1944 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3030 mm |