1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1965 Abarth 750
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 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 303 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1965 Abarth 750 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | Lancia 037 | 750 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2010 mm |