1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1980 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
