1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1986 BMW 325
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1986 BMW 325. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 295 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 325. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1986 BMW 325 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Lancia 037 | 325 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |