1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 2 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 255 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye has manual transmission. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | 037 Rallye | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 66 L |
