1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 515 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. (241 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lancia 037 | 280 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |