1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 697 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | Lancia 037 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 1017 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |