1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye weights approximately 516 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4. 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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Morgan |
Model | 037 Rallye | 4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |