1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 540 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 3200 CS.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Lancia 037 | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |