1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1972 Volvo 145
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 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 145 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 103 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 145 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1972 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | 037 Rallye | 145 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
