1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 512 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Abarth | Rover |
Model | Lancia 037 | P4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |