1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 12 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 148 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 275 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Lancia 037 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |