1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 96 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | Lancia 037 | 944 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |