1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1974 Lancia Stratos is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000. 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, 1974 Lancia Stratos (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Stratos | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Stratos | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 65 mm |
| 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 | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |
