1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (283 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 390 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | Lancia 037 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2600 mm |