1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1964 Austin A 90
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 612 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1964 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Lancia 037 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |