1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1960 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo P 1800 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 225 more horse power than 1960 Volvo P 1800. (96 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 110 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo P 1800. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1960 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | Lancia 037 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |