1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 260 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1980 Buick Century | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | Lancia 037 | Century |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |