1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
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 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 515 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 6491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
