1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
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 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (256 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 670 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
Model | Lancia 037 | GTO |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 6546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |