1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 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 268 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
