1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 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 293 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 205 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
