2001 Honda Fit vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 30 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Fit weights approximately 10 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1971 Lancia Stratos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Fit | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Fit | Stratos |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2170 mm |