1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1964 Jensen CV-8
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 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. 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, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. 1964 Jensen CV-8 has automatic transmission and 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jensen CV-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1964 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Jensen |
| Model | Lancia 037 | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
