1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 420 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1971 BMW 3 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Lancia 037 | 3 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |