2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 37 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1970 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 1970 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II, 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, 1970 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (136 Nm). This means 1970 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Palio II | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Palio II | Stratos |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2170 mm |
