1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 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 236 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124.
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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Lancia 037 | 124 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |