1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1975 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 3,522 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 445 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1975 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Abarth | Chrysler |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 3522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
