1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 924 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | Lagonda | 037 Rallye |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 51 L |
