1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 205 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. 1993 Holden Commodore 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. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Abarth | Holden |
Model | Lancia 037 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |