1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1975 Lancia Stratos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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, 1975 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 125 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 230 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 | 960 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |