1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1949 Simca 8
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 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 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 297 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
