1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1964 Simca 1300
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Simca 1300 weights approximately 10 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 1964 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Stratos | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2530 mm |
