1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1964 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P6 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037.
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 Abarth Lancia 037 (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1964 Rover P6 | |
Make | Abarth | Rover |
Model | Lancia 037 | P6 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |