1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 47 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Lancia 037 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |