1974 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1974 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos 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 96 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 464 kg more than 1974 Fiat 500. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 500 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 500 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2170 mm |