1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos 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 97 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Lancia Stratos (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Stratos | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Stratos | 121 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2520 mm |
