1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1955 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 228 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) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1955 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
