1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1983 Toyota Corolla 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. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Lancia 037 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |