1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 26 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 921 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. 2010 Lotus Elise 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. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | Lancia 037 | Elise |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2941 mm |