1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
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 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 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 217 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Porsche 911 weights approximately 80 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |
