1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 440 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Lancia 037 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |