1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1967 Fiat 124
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 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 262 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1967 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Lancia 037 | 124 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |