1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat 131 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 131 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 131 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2170 mm |
