1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037

To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP) has 301 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.

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