1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 332 kg more than 1988 Fiat 126. 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, 1970 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm). This means 1970 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 126 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2170 mm |
