1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1972 Fiat 130
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 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 612 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130. 1972 Fiat 130 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. 1972 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Lancia 037 | 130 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |