1976 Lancia Stratos vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1978 Seat 131 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Stratos 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) has 134 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 Seat 131. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Stratos | 1978 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Stratos | 131 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2500 mm |
