1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord 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 122 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | Lancia 037 | Accord |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2390 mm |