1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1961 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 306 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1961 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Lancia 037 | 2300 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |