1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1964 Porsche 356
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 356 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 272 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1964 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1964 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2110 mm |
