1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1964 Rover P5
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 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 760 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | Abarth | Rover |
Model | Lancia 037 | P5 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2820 mm |