1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 1967 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1967 Skoda 1202. (42 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Stratos | 1967 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Lancia | Skoda |
| Model | Stratos | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 30 L |
