1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1972 BMW Turbo
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo 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 192 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Turbo weights approximately 24 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) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1972 BMW Turbo | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
