1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 740. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 174 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, 1983 Volvo 740 (260 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 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 | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | 037 Rallye | 740 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
