1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1982 BMW 628
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 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1982 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 628 weights approximately 510 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1982 BMW 628 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Lancia 037 | 628 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |