1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1977 Lancia Scorpion
To start off, 1977 Lancia Scorpion is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Scorpion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Scorpion weights approximately 492 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1977 Lancia Scorpion (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Lancia Scorpion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1977 Lancia Scorpion | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Scorpion |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
