1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1948 Austin 16
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1948 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
