1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 160 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 2-Litre |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
