1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1265 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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |
