1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1968 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 440 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1968 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
