1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1964 Renault 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 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault 8 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 226 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1964 Renault 8. 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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1964 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
