1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12

To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 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. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 (582 HP) has 261 more horse power than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (321 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 should accelerate faster than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 weights approximately 1342 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 (773 Nm) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 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. 1997 Mercedes-Benz T V-12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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