1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1982 Porsche 911

To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 911. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 Porsche 911. 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, 1982 Porsche 911 (258 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. (238 Nm). This means 1982 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037.

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