1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1972 Porsche 911
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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye weights approximately 99 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | 037 Rallye | 911 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
