1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1961 Lancia Appia

To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia 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 59 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 175 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Lancia Stratos 1961 Lancia Appia
Make Lancia Lancia
Model Stratos Appia
Year Released 1971 1961
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1582 cc 1090 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 55 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 155 Nm 87 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 68 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.9 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 980 kg 805 kg
Vehicle Length 3680 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1090 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 2170 mm 2520 mm


 

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