1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 5 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 2,111 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 194 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. (127 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 78 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2260 mm |
