1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 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 265 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
