1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,400 cc, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 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 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 037 Rallye | C 111 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2400 cc |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 120 L |