1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1979 Volvo 164
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 164.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 164. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1979 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | 037 Rallye | 164 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3350 mm |