1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 279 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |
