1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 21 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Holden Caprice. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Caprice.
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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. 2005 Holden Caprice 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. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Abarth | Holden |
Model | Lancia 037 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 446 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |