1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1979 Mazda RX-2
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 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1979 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda RX-2.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda RX-2. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1979 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | Lancia 037 | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2480 mm |
