1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa 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 234 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 377 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | Lancia 037 | 1000 TC Corsa |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2010 mm |