1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia
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 Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 34 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2260 mm |
