1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1956 BMW 507
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 294 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1956 BMW 507 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 507 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2490 mm |
