1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | Lancia 037 | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
