1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 228 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 692 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
