1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 671 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | Lancia 037 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2604 mm |
