1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 30 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 645 kg more than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. 2013 BMW 6 series 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. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Lancia 037 | 6 series |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2856 mm |