1976 Lancia Stratos vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1976 Lancia Stratos is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 218 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. 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, 1976 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Stratos | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Stratos | Minor |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 22 L |
