1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1982 BMW 323
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 323 would be higher. At 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1982 BMW 323. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 323 weights approximately 260 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1982 BMW 323 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Lancia 037 | 323 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |