1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 920 kg more than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
