1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Lancia 037 | 308 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |