1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1970 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,416 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat Dino weights approximately 230 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1970 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2416 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
